Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at simplifying land transactions and addressing legal bottlenecks, the Odisha government has taken a decisive step to ease the land sale process in the state. The decision came following a review meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, with Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushan Chandra Mahapatra…
Sehore: Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, unveiled the newly constructed Service Block of the National Institute of Mental Health and Rehabilitation (NIMHR). The inauguration ceremony, held in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, witnessed the convergence of esteemed dignitaries, signifying a significant leap forward in mental health care and rehabilitation…
Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited Khandagiri Mela has commenced at the foothills of Khandagiri and Udaygiri in Bhubaneswar, marking the beginning of a nine-day-long spiritual and cultural extravaganza. This annual fair, which starts on Magha Saptami, draws thousands of saints, devotees, and tourists to partake in its sacred rituals and vibrant celebrations. As dawn breaks on Magha…
Japan: A powerful earthquake, registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, struck north-central Japan on Monday, leading to heightened concerns about potential tsunamis along the coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency promptly issued a tsunami warning following a series of robust earthquakes that rattled western areas. Notably, a major tsunami…
New Delhi: In a significant move to harness India’s biotechnology potential, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the creation of Regional BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) Centers across the country in collaboration with state governments. The initiative aims to accelerate biotech startups and biomanufacturing, driving India’s leadership in the global biotech sector. Presiding over…
Chennai: Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, ushering in a major political shift in the state after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led alliance secured enough support to form the government. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Vijay at a ceremony…
Vientiane: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Central Committee of Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Lao PDR, during his visit to Vientiane. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit and East Asia Summit, focused on strengthening the long-standing partnership between India and Laos. PM…
Nayagarh: To revive the traditional preferred nutritious foods and make people aware of the benefit of locally cultivated and uncultivated diverse foods, a unique food festival has been oragnised in Tribal dominated Kandhamal, Rayagada, and Nayagarh districts of Odisha. Recently Nirman, an Odisha based NGO organised the festival with the support of SWISSAID at Ganbharikhola…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming roadshow in Bhubaneswar on May 10, the Commissionerate Police has rolled out extensive security measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. Twin city police commissioner Sanjeev Panda addressed the media regarding the security arrangements, revealing that 55 platoons of forces will be deployed to…
Bhubaneswar: Pattachitra paintings of Odisha known for their intricate artwork on a cloth canvas adorn the wall in Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s residence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a visit to Copenhagen got an opportunity to visit PM Frederiksen’s house where she showed her proud possession. The painting was gifted by PM…
